有效改善記憶力的科學方法大綱

Sharpen your brain with mnemonic devices

使用助記設備使大腦更敏銳

Mnemonic devices are techniques that a person can use to help them retain information better. And according to recent studies, they can help improve your brain. This is because it essentially acts like brain training and forces it to work and generate new cognitive network connections. So go on ahead and adapt mnemonic practices whenever possible.

助記設備可以幫助你更好地記住信息。新近的研究發現，助記設備有助於改善大腦功能。這是因爲它本質上和大腦訓練一樣，通過迫使大腦工作，使其生成新的認知網絡聯繫。因此你可以多多使用助記設備。

Exercise regularly

定期運動

That's right, we mean physical exercise. Per research, leading a sedentary lifestyle can also lead to memory loss. So put on those trainers, go outside and start working up a good sweat. It's healthy for both your mind and your body.

是的，我們指的是體育鍛鍊。研究發現，久坐的生活方式也會導致記憶力喪失。因此，穿上運動鞋，到戶外大汗淋漓地運動吧。定期運動對你的身心健康都有益。

Play video games

玩電子遊戲

Yes, you heard us. Get on that controller and spend a couple of hours playing your favorite video game. It's good for your mind, according to a recent study that illustrated how these pastimes can help improve the functioning of various memory-associated regions in the brain. But don't go overboard, too much of a good thing can be bad for you.

你沒聽錯，拿起遙控器，花幾個小時來玩自己喜歡的電子遊戲吧。最近的一項研究表明，打遊戲有助於改善大腦中與記憶相關的各個區域的功能，對大腦有益。但要把握好度，遊戲打多了反而會有壞處。

Eat your vegetables

多吃蔬菜

This is a no-brainer since it's a well-known fact eating vegetables can help keep you and your body healthy, and that includes your brain. Various research papers stating that fruits and vegetables can help lower oxidative stress in your brain as well as help retain healthy cognitive functions.

這是一個明擺着的事實。衆所周知，多吃蔬菜可以使你的身體保持健康，包括你的大腦。多篇研究論文指出，水果和蔬菜可以幫助降低大腦的氧化壓力，並有助於大腦保持健康的認知功能。

Reduce stress levels

減輕壓力

Per research, intense and persistent stress, especially at high levels, can easily impair our memory and disrupt our cognitive skills. So slow down, and ease yourself into taking it down a notch. You can do this by meditating, taking a walk or by incorporating mindfulness-based stress reduction methods.

研究發現，強烈而持久的壓力，尤其是高水平壓力，很容易損害我們的記憶力和破壞我們的認知能力。所以你應該放慢節奏，讓自己悠着點兒。你可以通過冥想、散步或正念減壓療法來減壓。